sustainable textiles
Protective, Restorative Materials Show Promise Post-Pandemic
Protective and comfort-driven fabrics that offer restorative properties will emerge from the pandemic as…
Sustainable Material Innovations Continue, From Fasteners to Swimwear
Avery Dennison has introduced a line of sustainable fasteners called Ecotach to meet the needs of…
Sustainability at the Heart of PVNY’s ‘Smart Creation’ Theme, Fashion Director Says
Pascaline Wilhelm, fashion director of Première Vision, said the Smart Creation platform encompassed the…
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Move Over, Cotton: Fortum and Spinnova Develop First Clothes Made from Wheat Straw
The prototype group includes a knitted T-shirt, as well as a jacket and skirt made of a woven fabric on…
How Fiber Innovator Spinnova Plans to Spend $12 Million Investment
The company has developed what it feels is a disruptive technology for manufacturing cellulose-based fibers.
This ‘Moon Shot’ Parka Made From Synthetic Protein Textile Answers New Call for Sustainability
Four years of research and development has resulted in the first commercially available outerwear jacket to…
Organic Silk? Vegan Silk? Sustainable Alternatives to Luxe Mainstay Start to Take Hold
Alternative silk fabrics have been developed thanks to advancements in technology and sourcing that offer…
Cotton vs Polyester: Which Has the Better Sustainable Profile?
Cotton and polyester have been the subject of recent and ongoing questions debating which holds the better…
Spinnova, Energy Provider to Turn Agricultural Waste into Textiles
Spinnova and Fortum have entered into a partnership to transform agricultural waste into textile-quality…
Athleta Goes Deeper Into Sustainable Fiber and Fabric Sourcing
A year after becoming a certified B Corporation, Athleta is stepping up its efforts in sustainable…
Classifying a Fiber as ‘Good’ or ‘Bad’ is Too Simplistic, Report Says
Fiber content isn't the be-all and end-all of sustainability, claims a new two-part report.
GHCL Launches Cirkularity Based on Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Concept
GHCL has launched a bedding collection called Cirkularity based on the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle mantra and…